Synonyms of recharge

recharge

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈchärj 

1

as in to restore

to bring back to a former condition or vigor

that extended vacation completely recharged my interest in my job

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restore
• refresh
• revive
• recreate
• replenish
• renew
• regenerate
• renovate
• rejuvenate
• repair
• freshen
• revitalize
• redevelop
• revivify
• resuscitate
• refreshen
• refill
• refurbish
• reclaim
• redesign
• overhaul
• remodel
• recondition
• rehabilitate
• reconstitute
• resupply
• update
• reengineer
• rehab
• remake
• redo
• modernize
• make over

2

as in to revive

to bring back to life, practice, or activity

the collision has recharged efforts to make the warning mechanisms at railroad crossings idiotproof

Synonyms & Similar Words

• revive
• renew
• resurrect
• rejuvenate
• rekindle
• revitalize
• regenerate
• reanimate
• restart
• revivify
• resuscitate
• rewake
• rewaken
• reactivate
• jump-start
• kick-start
• refresh
• reinvent
• refreshen

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• kill
• suppress
• extinguish
• quench

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recharge

These, in turn, mean a silicon-carbon battery can recharge at a faster rate when compared with a similar-sized lithium-ion battery. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026

This is also an ideal time to finish something behind the scenes, or to simply recharge your energy, whether that’s returning to therapy, taking a social media break or forgiving yourself and your past. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

When offseason workouts conclude, 49ers players are given 40 days off before the start of camp and encouraged to get away and recharge. — Dan Pompei, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Most can be set to activate on a timer, and some are even capable of self-emptying their collection bins and automatically recharging themselves. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026